Leonards Cove Holiday Park Reviews

Great!

The campsite amenities were top-notch. The facilities were exceptionally clean, well-maintained, and conveniently located. The campsite staff went above and beyond to ensure that everything was in order, and their friendly and helpful nature added to the overall charm of the place. Whether it was assisting with setting up camp or providing valuable insights about the nearby trails and activities, they were always available and ready to assist.

Site's response

Hi Ashley, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I have actually printed this and put it up on the wall in the laundry so our housekeeping team can see that all their hard work is appreciated. I'm really glad you enjoyed your time here and we hope to be able to welcome you back in the future.

The best site ever

I would recommend this site for everyone, the best site I have ever seen! The best service, the best staff, very clean site and utilities, I would like to come back again.

Site's response

Thank you very much for your lovely and generous review. It is music to our ears to hear that our guests have enjoyed themselves. It was a pleasure to meet you and we definitely hope to welcome you back in the future.

Great

Absolutely loved staying here because not only are there brilliant showers and toilets, but it's in a really great spot near a nice pub - Green Dragon - and a brilliant restaurant - Kendrick's. It's an easy downhill walk to the fabulous Blackpool Sands beach and the coastal path towards Salcombe. On the way in that direction, there's the brilliant King's Arms community pub in Strete, with its lovely pub garden with sea views. The camping part of the park is quite small but has a sea view.

March break

Great location. We stayed on a grass pitch (bit muddy in March but didn't spoil it) and the staff could not have been more helpful, a really nice team. Fantastic views every morning and the Kendricks Bar / Restaurant team were really friendly with loads of top tips for the week and a nice place to meet fellow residents.

Noisy place

The campsite is close to a busy road and a church. It is awfully noisy place for camping. We paid extra for electric, but the socket was very different and we couldn't use it at all. They let people to check-in at 1 am! We were sleeping and then midnight two families came and set their tents! Also note that because of the location, it is very windy. Unfortunately, I don't recommend this place and I will not be returning.

Nice stay

Great stay at Leonards Cove. It's perfect for couples break, nice and peaceful. It was our first time camping so was definitely an experience. The 2 days were perfect but it was spoilt at the end after we had discovered someone had taken the pegs from our tent on the last day. This is no reflection on the holiday park though. I would suggest keeping an eye on all your things though. Overall, it was a lovely couple of days away.

Camping with a view

Myself and my two boys (13 and 18) stayed for 7 nights on this tiered site. All of the pitches are slightly sloping, but with some well placed bits of slate our table and other bits, were made level. We slept feet down so not really a problem. The sites toilets could do with a refit. They are kept very clean but are now dated. The on site shop is spot on and the staff are absolutely brilliant. Kendrick's, which is the restaurant, serves wholesome food, great amounts in a lovely atmosphere. And let me just say, the view is to die for. I awoke at 6am to watch the sun appear out of the sea every day, and then in the evening the moon. What a perfect way to start and end your day. We saw dolphins at Strete Sands, both Blackpool Sands and Strete are great beaches. The Green Dragon pub is also a cracking night out again serving good food, and with live music.

Very good

Really lovely location, no complaints, had a lovely meal at the on-site restaurant. Will come back :)

Lovely

We stayed in the family camping area, in the 'secret garden', so were away from the general bustle, but close to everything we needed. This location is extra nice as the pitches are level and you're a bit sheltered from wind. Toilet/showers were regularly cleaned and the little shop and restaurant are very handy. Staff were friendly and location excellent for beaches and beautiful Dartmouth. Only downside was the proximity of church bells but of course that's out of the resort's control. Recommended.

Lovely pitch with great facilities

Lovely campsite with great facilities. Really pretty views and only a small walk from the beach. The staff are friendly and really helpful. Would 100% stay again.

Lovely stay

We had a lovely stay and booked last minute. Very friendly staff and location was great, bus stop just outside so easy to travel around. Facilities were clean and shower was hot. Site was quiet considering the size. Ate at local pub and food was delicious. Walked to Blackpool Sands which was lovely. Would stay again.

Great view but little else to recommend

Fantastic view and conveniently situated for Blackpool Sands but facilities extremely limited. Don't expect a great night sleep as there is a church bell chiming nearby throughout the night and pretty much constant traffic noise. Very inconvenient not being able to park next to pitch.

Lovely stay

Lovely place to stay, friendly and clean. Thank you we will be back.

Great find and lovely pitch

Secret garden - absolutely perfect for a family. Children enjoyed the space to play and peace of mind to parents, knowing where they are. Huge area and privately gated off. Really polite and friendly staff. Only downside, could have done with more toilets/showers and bins around the site. Will definitely look to stay again and recommend to friends to stay here.

Fantastic campsite

Lovely quiet, well kept, friendly, and relaxing site. Facilities are simple but we're kept immaculately clean despite rain and muddy fields! Food at the on-site restaurant was delicious! Staff were very welcoming and friendly and happy to help. Only criticism really is that there isn't much within walking distance, but, this also adds to the chilled nature of the site!

Touring

We didn't arrive until 7.30pm due to traffic but didn't worry to much as in the confirmation it said check in up to 8.00pm. There was no one in reception so went to find our pitch, our confirmation said pitch 5 but there were no numbers on the pitches and we were told by one of the other campers to just park anywhere. We had to run our electric cable about 25m to plug in. All in all not very organised, but Dartmouth is a lovely place to visit.

Site's response

Hi Stephen, thank you for your review. In the information that we sent you, it does say that arrival times are between 12pm and 8pm. This is an arrival time, rather than a checking in time, as reception does close at 6pm. The 8pm cut off is to encourage guests not to arrive too late so as not to disturb the campers that are already here. However, we understand that late arrivals cannot always be helped due to traffic etc. The information also asks that if you are going to arrive after 5pm to give us a call, so we can advise you where to pitch. The pitch numbers are a part of our booking system rather that allocated spots, which is why we like to try and show you to your pitch personally. I do apologise for any confusion and I hope that you will come and stay with us again.

It's okay

Location is fantastic. Facilities are okay, toilets are dirty (they do get cleaned in the morning but think they only get cleaned once a day and get dirty quickly). Pitch site is on a hill so you sleep rolling down! Very small camping area and it gets very very loud.

Looked good in the photos

The photos showed great views across the sea, and as you arrive at the site the view is wonderful but when you are pitched in the caravan/campervan field, you don't see the sea due to the field being below the tree line. The tent camping field does get great views but it's on quite a slope. The facilities are in small portacabins in the camping field and only 3 loos and showers for the whole site. Very disappointing for a site that seems to portray itself as a holiday centre. The nearest beach is Blackpool Sands, a 20 minute walk away, and 25 minutes up steep hills back. You could drive it and motorhomes are permitted to park there, so an option. The caravan field needed levellers and after the regular rain, several motorhomes needed towing off the grass onto the roadway. Also annoying was the noisy generator for the pizza kitchen, which continued from around 3pm till about 9pm For the way this site presents itself, for us it's very disappointing in reality.

Site's response

Hi Laurence. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review and I am very sorry that you found your experience of Leonards Cove to be disappointing. We have tried to include most of the details that you have mentioned in the description of the site so that guests know what to expect on arrival, including photos of the shower block and the touring field. I do appreciate your feedback and I will certainly look into updating the information available.

Great site

Great location with sea views. We were in the touring field which was quiet with a lovely sized pitch. Facilities onsite were great, only thing missing potentially was a play area for the kids, but apart from that, great site and will be booking for next summer.

Great little site, everything you need - would recommend

Very friendly site with static vans, a touring field for motorhomes etc and a camping field with a mix of sizes and electric hook-up. Reasonably sheltered, views of the sea and good facilities. Only slight downside, the village church clock strikes on the quarter hour 24/7 so if you're particularly sensitive, it might bother you in the middle of the night. You don't hear it after a while most of the time though.

Great spot

Lovely spot for exploring friendly staff and very clean. Site could benefit from some additions to toilet/shower facilities though no negative impact on our stay. Would definitely recommend this site.

Site's response

Thank you very much for your lovely review. I agree that during busy periods the shower block can get a bit cramped but, as we are an area of natural outstanding beauty, we are limited to the number of structures we can have on site. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay and I definitely hope to see you again.

Lovely site

We had a lovely stay at the campsite. It is set in lovely countryside and you can see the sea. Staff very helpful. Unfortunately, we did not realise it was not a quiet site and there was a quite a large party of about three tents that arrived on Friday who were very noisy and singing until the early of Saturday morning! For us, this was such a shame.

Site's response

Thank you very much for your lovely review. I am sorry that you did not have the peace and quiet that you hoped for. We do have a noise curfew of 9:30pm but I'm afraid not everybody complies. I hope this won't put you off visiting us again as this is not a common occurrence.

Just loved it

This is a brilliant site. We stayed 5 nights but would happily have stayed for 2 weeks. Leonards Cove is a large holiday park with static caravans, rental lodges, rental properties and camping facilities. The tent field is large and on a fairly steep slope. The camper / motorhome field is smaller with only 10 pitches, so it feels secluded. The ground is sloping and a little uneven, so levelling ramps definitely required. There are some basic ones available but best to bring some. The toilets and showers were clean, only 2 toilets for the gents, may need more in high season. The ladies had a loo with a view as the facility block overlooked the sea. The site is on a bus route, but if you have a large motorhome, be prepared to drive down some narrow roads on the way to it and if you head out and about, the roads get narrower the further south you go. We had a great pitch with sea view and valley view where we could watch the wildlife and the bunnies in the evening. The site is within 3 mins walk of 2 pubs and the takeaway service is offered on site. It's a 15 minute walk to the gorgeous beach with great café facilities and the south west coastal footpath is close by, offering great walks in both directions. There is a good reception area with local information and basic essentials for sale as well as a village store within 2 mins walk. All the staff were cheerful and friendly and we had a great welcome when we arrived. Would happily stay again.

Site's response

Thank you so much for your lovely and detailed review. It's always great to hear that guests have had a great time. Hopefully, in the future you will be able to visit us for more than 5 nights.

Amazing, just what I needed!

We absolutely loved Leonards Cove! Would highly recommend and will definitely be returning. Staff were lovely and very helpful. We loved Blackpool Sands down the road, although it's a very stony beach so would recommend shoes. We went kayaking down there and it was amazing.

Site's response

Thank you so much for your amazing review, Amy. We love to hear that our guests have enjoyed themselves. I look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Convenient campsite for visiting the area

Access into and off site is difficult to manoeuvre with caravan, and is more suited to campervans. We were allocated a pitch number before arriving, but when we arrived the pitch was taken on the first night. The pitch we stayed on for the night was not suitable for a caravan. We moved onto our allocated pitch the following day. Facilities were lacking on tourer field, grey water disposal inadequate, one water tap, which was in corner of the field on a pitch. Ground was uneven, blocks provided if needed. Portacabin toilet & shower in the next field which was used for tents, no wash facilities in the tourer field. Campsite was mainly static caravans which looked very good with stunning views. Staff were helpful and polite. Shop and restaurant on site. We loved the area but thought the site was more suited to small motorhomes & tents.

Site's response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are grateful for all feedback that we receive. We are definitely a tricky site to drive round with larger vehicles. As I explained when you arrived, the pitch numbers are part of our booking system rather than allocated spots. This is why we ask in the information we send you, to come and see us before you pitch, so we can show you to the most suitable space. We do only have one shower block between the camping field and the touring field which can get a lot of traffic during busy times. As we are in an area of outstanding natural beauty, we are limited to what we can build on the land meaning that we are unable to add to the camping facilities at this time.